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Waterfowl Production Area · Richland County, North Dakota
Kuehn Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Kuehn Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 317 acres located in Richland County, North Dakota. It is managed by the Tewaukon Wetland Management District as part of the Richland County Waterfowl Production Area group of WPAs. Waterfowl Production Areas are purchased largely with Federal Duck Stamp dollars and are generally open to hunting, trapping and fishing under state regulations, with some federal restrictions.
317GIS acres
320deeded acres
Richland Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Kuehn WPA satellite map
Gold outlines are fee-title Waterfowl Production Areas — public land. Everything outside is typically private; always look for boundary signs.
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Waterfowl Production Area (public)County lineRefuge / station
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Hunting on Kuehn WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under North Dakota regulations
- Walk in from roads or designated parking areas — vehicles generally stay off the tract
- Fish and trap where state rules and district regulations allow
- Wildlife watching, photography and hiking
Common restrictions
- No camping, fires or overnight use on most WPAs
- Motorized vehicles only on designated roads/parking
- Temporary blinds and stands usually must be removed daily
- Non-toxic shot required for waterfowl — many districts require it for all shotgun hunting
- Some tracts have closed areas or special regulations — check signs
How to get to Kuehn WPA
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Destination: Kuehn Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
46.03634, -97.09986- DMS
46°02′10.8″N 97°05′59.5″W
Nearest towns
- Wahpeton, ND28 mi SW of town
- Fergus Falls, MN52 mi W of town
- Moorhead, MN60 mi S of town
Closest airports
- FAR Fargo Hector Intl62 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Kuehn WPA
Today at Kuehn WPA
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 22m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 7:05 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:25 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 09m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 30m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 56m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 8:03 AM | 4:43 PM | 8h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 8:10 AM | 4:52 PM | 8h 42m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 8:06 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 01m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 7:51 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 40m |
Computed for 46.036, -97.100 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Nearby Waterfowl Production Areas
| WPA | Acres | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novetzke WPA | 60 | 1.3 mi NW | Richland County |
| Leack WPA | 51 | 1.9 mi SE | Richland County |
| Boehning WPA | 97 | 2.0 mi W | Richland County |
| Leack-Schuler WPA | 237 | 2.2 mi SE | Richland County |
| Ford WPA | 129 | 2.5 mi NE | Richland County |
| Smith WPA | 213 | 3.4 mi W | Richland County |
| Heger WPA | 5.6 | 4.5 mi S | Richland County |
| Nechas WPA | 237 | 4.8 mi S | Richland County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Richland County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.